A dentist for Elwood’s families
Elwood is prams, playgrounds and young families, and we see a lot of them. We’re an easy drive up from the bay, and happy hosts to small people and first-time dental visits.
Dentistry that fits bayside family life
Elwood is bayside family life, Elwood Beach and the foreshore, the Ormond Road cafe strip, and the canal and parklands that make it a magnet for young families and dog walkers. Prams outnumber almost everything on a weekend morning. Those young Elwood families are exactly who we see most, first visits for little ones, and parents finally getting their own check-up sorted between school runs and the beach.
Up Glen Huntly Road from the bay
From Elwood, head up Glen Huntly Road and across toward Orrong Road, roughly nine minutes. We’re on the corner of Dandenong and Orrong Roads, with onsite parking so you can pull in and park when you arrive.
Looking after baby and toddler teeth
Baby teeth matter more than their short life suggests, they hold space for the adult teeth and shape how a child eats and speaks. Start cleaning as soon as the first tooth appears, with a smear of toothpaste and a soft brush. Skip sugary drinks in bottles, especially at bedtime, which is the main cause of early decay. And bring them in early, so their first proper visit is a happy one rather than a rescue.
How we can help
Check-ups & cleans
Thorough, gentle examinations and professional cleans to keep small things small.
Cosmetic dentistry
Natural-looking improvements, from reshaping to veneers, weighed honestly.
Teeth whitening
Professionally supervised whitening that protects your enamel and gums.
Crowns & bridges
Restoring strength and appearance to worn, broken or missing teeth.
Children’s dentistry
Calm, friendly care for the whole family, with the child Medicare scheme where eligible.
Emergency care
Same-day help when something goes wrong, with time kept aside each day.
The New Patient Comprehensive Care Visit
A thorough, unhurried first appointment where we get to know you and your mouth, and leave you with a clear, honest plan.
- Comprehensive examination
- Digital X-rays & photos
- Oral cancer screening
- Gum health assessment
- Scale, clean & polish
- 3D digital scan
- Smile & bite check
- Personalised care plan
Care that earns its keep
No judgement, ever
Nervous, or been away a while? You’ll get a calm welcome and a plan, never a lecture.
Honest advice
We tell you when the simplest option is the right one, and when something isn’t worth doing.
Here since 1980
Four decades caring for families across Melbourne’s inner south-east, on the same corner.
The people you’ll see
Dr Anbar Ganatra
Cosmetic & General Dentist
Dr Edmund Goldman
Dentist
Dr Jarrod Dean
Dentist
Dr Marina Bekheet
General Dentist
Good to ask
My toddler won’t sit still. Can you still see them?
Yes. Early visits are short and low-key, we go at their pace.
Is the clinic okay for young children?
Very, early visits are short and relaxed, and we go at your child’s pace.
Can I bring the pram in?
Of course, and there’s onsite parking so you’re not juggling a pram and a park.
Is it far from Elwood with kids in tow?
Around nine minutes, with parking waiting when you arrive.
Make us your Elwood dentist
Book a consultation and we'll be in touch within one business day.
364 Dandenong Rd, St Kilda East VIC 3183
Opening hours
- Monday8.30am – 5.00pm
- Tue – Wed8.30am – 6.00pm
- Thu – Fri8.30am – 5.00pm
- Saturday9.00am – 4.00pm
- SundayClosed
Caring for families on the corner of Dandenong Road since 1980, across Melbourne's inner south-east.